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Who doesn't love a gymnastics movie? Get your gym friends together for a movie marathon, or watch an oldie at home with the fam! We have put together our favourite gymnastics movies and a bit about them below (note some of our Delta gymnasts are even stars in one!)
Here are our Top 5 Gymnastics movie picks:
#5 An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars American Girl McKenna is the star of this gymnastics adventure about a determined gymnast who focuses on her strengths, overcomes challenges and finds a way to believe in herself again. #4 A Second Chance A young gymnast and her coach defeat the odds to make their way into the Australian National Gymnastics Squad. #3 Stick It After a run-in with the law, Haley Graham is forced to enrol in an elite gymnastics program.  Coached by the legendary Burt Vickerman, Haley reluctantly returns to the gymnastics world she once loved.  Along the way, Haley's rebellious attitude is replaced with team spirit! #2 Nadia An oldie but a goodie (& one mum’s will know well!).  The story about Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, who at 14, scored the first perfect 10 in gymnastics Olympic history.  From her childhood beginning gymnastics, to being discovered by famous gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, to making history scoring 7 perfect 10's at the Montreal Olympics. #1 Raising the Bar (Starring our very own Delta Aspire gymnasts! Read about filming here: https://deltagym.com.au/gymnastics-movie/ ) 16-year-old Kelly quits an elite gymnastics program in the US and moves to the other side of the world.  Now based in Australia, she finds herself returning to competitive gymnastics and   In order to help a new friend (and show up her oldest rival) Kelly finds herself returning to competitive gymnastics and making amends with her past.   What's your favourite? Lock in a fun, inspirational gym movie this weekend! 

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